In medical school I noticed that patients, regardless of what ailed their bodies, all thought and felt differently about their bodies. Each person told a unique story about the physical challenges for which they sought medical treatment. We all tell ourselves stories every day that help us organize our experiences. But sometimes we get stuck in a story that is no longer serving us. I chose to specialize in psychiatry because what I most enjoy doing as a physician is listening to stories, understanding their roots, and working with patients to tell new stories. I became a child psychiatrist because early childhood is such an important part of understanding all human stories and because I'm passionate about helping families. (And, also, because I like to play.)